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Moore: Don’t expect the Cowboys to put RB Marion Barber on IR

SportsDayDFW Cowboys writer David Moore talked about a number of Cowboys-related issues with readers on Monday afternoon. Here are some of the highlights:

On if Marion Barber will be held out of this weekend’s game so the Cowboys can see how the Jones/Choice combo does:

MOORE: Tashard Choice should have an increased role in the offense against Indianapolis, but it won’t be because the coaching staff wants to see how the Jones-Choice combo works. Barber will likely miss Sunday’s game with a calf strain. That means Choice will get his carries. Garrett made it very clear Monday that in the running back pecking order, Choice is third and gets his opportunities primarily when the backs in front of him are hurt.
On if the Cowboys are better off just putting Barber on IR:

MOORE: The Cowboys won’t put Barber on IR. His injury will keep him out this week, possibly a second week, but isn’t expected to linger beyond that time frame. You may disagree, but in the view of Garrett and the Cowboys coaching staff, he is the team’s second best back behind Jones.
On if Tashard Choice should be the featured back:

MOORE: Featured back? No. But you can argue he deserves more touches than he’s gotten. He should get that chance this Sunday since Barber will likely miss the game.